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• First trailer released for the Michael Jackson biopic: ‘MICHAEL’

  06-11-2025 19:37 via nme.com
  The first trailer has been released for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael – check it out below.
  The film will see the King of Pop’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson take on the title role, while Oscar nominee Colman Domingo will play his father, Joe Jackson. It will hit the big screen on April 24, 2026.
  Antoine Fuqua, the filmmaker behind Training Day and The Equalizer, will direct Michael, while John Logan (Gladia
  
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• Daisy Ridley praises fan campaign for cancelled Star Wars sequel

  10-12-2025 22:46 via nme.com
  Daisy Ridley has lauded the efforts of fans campaigning to save a Star Wars sequel, The Hunt For Ben Solo, that was scrapped.READ MORE: ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ review: a sufficiently satisfying finale that gives fans exactly what they wantIn October, Adam Driver made headlines after revealing in an interview that he and director Steven Soderbergh had written and pitched a new film in the Star Wars Universe, titled The Hunt For Ben So
  
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• Billie Eilish drops trailer for James Cameron-directed ‘Hit Me Hard & Soft’ concert film

  10-12-2025 20:34 via nme.com
  Billie Eilish has shared the trailer for the concert film of her ‘Hit Me Hard & Soft’ tour, directed by James Cameron.READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighterEilish confirmed the release of the concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, last month during the final show of the tour in San Francisco. The film, which will be released in 3D, will arrive in cinemas on March 20.
  In the trailer, Eilish look
  
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• Veteran Korean actress Kim Ji-mi dies, aged 85

  10-12-2025 14:01 via nme.com
  Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi, once known as “The Elizabeth Taylor Of Korea”, has passed away aged 85.
  According to a report from The Korea Herald, the star passed away in the United States on Tuesday December 9, and had been suffering for some time from complications due to shingles. She had been living in the US since stepping away from acting in the early ‘90s.
  Kim appeared in over 700 films, she came to symbolise the rise of South Korean cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s, when
  
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• ‘Wallace And Gromit’ creator plans to use AI in future projects

  10-12-2025 13:08 via nme.com
  The creator of Wallace And Gromit has discussed AI’s place in future projects, saying they will “embrace” the innovations without sacrificing the human element.
  Nick Park created Aardman Animations in 1972, which came to be known for the Wallace And Gromit films and movies such as Chicken Run. The studio is famous for using clay stop-motion animation, and Park was recently asked if AI could be included in future animated projects.
  “When Toy Story came out [in 1995], we th
  
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• Guillermo Del Toro praises ‘God Of War’: “It’s like a film”

  10-12-2025 12:48 via nme.com
  Guillermo Del Toro has spoken about his love of video games and praised the “cinematic” God Of War.READ MORE: ‘Frankenstein’ review: Guillermo Del Toro’s monstrously good gothic spine-tinglerThe iconic fantasy director appeared on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast yesterday (December 9) to talk about his latest film Frankenstein but was also asked what his favourite video game of all time was.
  “The most immersive has to be BioShock and Death Stranding. The best u
  
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• Aragorn will reportedly be recast for new ‘Lord Of The Rings’ film

  10-12-2025 12:16 via nme.com
  The new Lord Of The Rings film, The Hunt For Gollum, is reported to be recasting the pivotal role of Aragorn.
  Set between the end of the Hobbit films and the beginning of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, the film is said to follow the search for information on Gollum and the attempts to prevent The One Ring from getting into the hands of the evil Sauron. Aragorn is a key figure in the film, however outlet Knife Edge Media is reporting that original actor Viggo Mortensen will not be returning to pl
  
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• La Blogothèque accuses Netflix Ed Sheeran ‘One Shot’ special of ripping off their many iconic one shot gigs

  10-12-2025 11:27 via nme.com
  La Blogothèque has accused Netflix of ripping off their many iconic one-take gigs in its new Ed Sheeran special, One Shot.
  The single-take film, described as a “groundbreaking, real-time music experience”, was released on the streaming platform last month. It was helmed by Philip Barantini, who previously used the one-shot technique for Adolescence and Boiling Point.READ MORE: Every song on the ‘One Shot With Ed Sheeran’ soundtrackOne Shot sees Sheeran make hi
  
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• Russell Crowe says ‘Gladiator 2’ flopped because makers didn’t understand Maximus’ “moral core”

  10-12-2025 11:25 via nme.com
  Russell Crowe has discussed the reason he felt that Gladiator II was inferior to the original movie.READ MORE: ‘Gladiator 2’ review: back to Rome for Paul Mescal’s Colosseum-sized sequelThe sequel, released last year, picks up years after the original Gladiator movie, and saw Paul Mescal play Lucius, the child who witnessed Maximus’ (Crowe) death in the first movie, return to Rome seeking revenge on the empire.
  Directed by Ridley Scott and co-starring Denzel Washington, i
  
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• Ariana Grande’s red carpet crasher kicked out of Lady Gaga show

  10-12-2025 10:02 via nme.com
  The man who crashed the red carpet and rushed at Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere was kicked out of a recent Lady Gaga show.READ MORE: Lady Gaga – ‘Mayhem’ review: queen of pop bombast dials everything up to elevenAccording to Consequence, troll influencer Johnson Wen (aka Pyjama Man) managed to make his way into early VIP entry to Gaga’s concert at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, last night (December 9).
  Footage of security escorting Wen ou
  
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• Watch the first trailer for ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert’: “There’s been a lot said, but never from my side of the story”

  09-12-2025 20:03 via nme.com
  The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert film has just dropped – check it out here.READ MORE: ‘Elvis’ review: Baz Luhrmann’s bold biopic of the King of Rock ‘n’ RollThe film, which is set for release next year, features long-lost footage of the legendary singer’s Las Vegas residency alongside 16mm footage from the 1972 film Elvis on Tour and 8mm film from the Graceland archive.
  The trailer begins with Richard Strauss
  
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• Dwayne Johnson thanks Brendan Fraser for “really changing my life” with ‘The Mummy Returns’ role

  09-12-2025 17:14 via nme.com
  Dwayne Johnson has thanked Brendan Fraser for helping him get the “life changing” role in The Mummy Returns, which launched his career as an actor.READ MORE: ‘The Smashing Machine’ review: Dwayne Johnson’s big swing for Oscars gloryThe two met while making the follow-up to the 1999 blockbuster The Mummy, which saw Fraser take on the lead role as an American explorer who stumbles upon an ancient Egyptian tomb and accidentally releases an ancient curse.
  In the sequel,
  
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• ‘Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Live In Concert’ 2026 UK Tour Announced

  09-12-2025 13:35 via nme.com
  A UK tour of Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Live In Concert has been announced, with the classic movie being shown with a live orchestra at seven venues in 2026.
  Originally released in 1991, Steven Spielberg’s action-adventure blockbuster starred Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, an intrepid archeologist who travels the world, fighting obstacles and enemies in pursuit of the fabled Ark Of The Covenant. Produced by George Lucas, it is considered one of the greatest Amer
  
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• Golden Globe-nominated director Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison in Iran

  09-12-2025 12:32 via nme.com
  Iran has sentenced Golden Globe nominated filmmaker Jafar Panahi to a year in prison in absentia along with a travel ban, on charges of “creating propaganda against the political system”.READ MORE: Golden Globes 2026 nominations have been announced – check out the full list herePaahi is the director of It Was Just An Accident, a thriller telling the story of a group of former prisoners who consider revenge on a man they believe to be their former jailer. The film won the Palme
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio says even ‘brilliant’ AI music ‘dissipates into the ether of other internet junk’

  09-12-2025 11:11 via nme.com
  Leonardo DiCaprio has spoken out about the use of AI in entertainment, believing it can only be of use if humanity is driving it.READ MORE: The 20 best films of 2025The Oscar winner spoke to Time after being named as the outlet’s Entertainer Of The Year, and spoke of the possibilities of using AI in cinema and music.
  “It could be an enhancement tool for a young filmmaker to do something we’ve never seen before,” he explained. “I think anything that is going to be au
  
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• Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

  08-12-2025 20:41 via nme.com
  Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, despite an announcement on Friday (December 5) that Netflix had agreed to buy its studio and streaming assets – Warner Bros.’ film and TV studios, HBO and the streaming service HBO Max.
  Netflix didn’t agree to take on WBD’s traditional TV operations, including CNN and the Discovery Channel, as part of its $82.7billion bid. In contrast, Paramount bid $108.4billion for the entire company di
  
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• Sydney Sweeney snubbed at Golden Globes: “She never had a chance”

  08-12-2025 19:58 via nme.com
  The nominations for the Golden Globes 2026 were announced earlier today (December 8), with Sydney Sweeney one of the most high-profile snubs.READ MORE: Golden Globes 2026 nominations have been announced – check out the full list hereSweeney’s Christy, in which she plays the titular boxer Christy Martin, didn’t receive any nominations. The biopic was released in cinemas on November 7, but became one of the biggest movie flops of all time after failing to break into the top 10 at
  
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• Marlon Wayans criticised for “butchering” names during Golden Globes nominations

  08-12-2025 17:35 via nme.com
  Marlon Wayans has been criticised for “butchering” the names of those nominated for 2026 Golden Globes – majorly mispronouncing names including Ludwig Göransson and Elle Fanning.READ MORE: ‘One Battle After Another’ review: dude, where’s my revolution?The actor, comedian and producer was enlisted to announce the nominations for the 2026 awards, and took part in a livestream that was broadcast by CBS today (Monday December 8).
  Joined by Skye P. Marshall, t
  
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• Golden Globes 2026 nominations have been announced – check out the full list here

  08-12-2025 14:52 via nme.com
  The nominations for the Golden Globes 2026 have been announced – check out the full list below:
  The 2026 ceremony is set to take place January 11 with 28 trophies set to be given out for the best in film, tv and, for the very first time, podcasts. The event will once again be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser after a celebrated showing at the 2025 ceremony.
  At the 2025 Golden Globes, The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez emerged as the biggest winners in film, while 
  
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• Francesca Scorsese admits she got new director job because of dad Martin

  08-12-2025 13:55 via nme.com
  Francesca Scorsese has admitted she got a new directing job thanks to her father Martin Scorsese.
  The actress, filmmaker and social media star has helmed an episode of docuseries Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints, which is narrated by the Goodfellas director and focuses on  the lives of a few saints.
  Speaking about the job, Francesca revealed that wouldn’t “deny” that she was helped by her father.
  “I got this obviously because my dad was overseeing everything as t
  
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• Every song on the ‘Troll 2’ soundtrack

  08-12-2025 13:35 via nme.com
  Troll 2 is the newest monster movie bringing havoc to Netflix, but what songs are included in the film? Find out below.
  The film is a sequel to the 2022 hit Norwegian film Troll and it is the largest film production ever from the Nordic countries, landing on the streaming service earlier this week (December 1).
  It sees Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim S. Falck-Jørgensen and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen return to their roles from the first film, and thi
  
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• Donald Trump suggests Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros. may “be a problem”

  08-12-2025 13:34 via nme.com
  Donald Trump has weighed in on Netflix‘s takeover of Warner Bros., suggesting “it could be a problem”.
  Last week, it emerged that the streamer has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and TV business for $72billion (£54billion), putting it in control of franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman as well as HBO shows such as Game Of Thrones and Succession.
  The deal is yet to be completed, however, with an expectation that it will close in late 2026 as Discovery
  
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• Every song on the ‘Eternity’ soundtrack

  08-12-2025 13:27 via nme.com
  Eternity is the new fantasy romantic comedy playing in cinemas worldwide, but what songs are in the film? Find out below.
  The movie stars Elizabeth Olsen as Joan, a woman who must choose between two men – Miles Teller’s Larry and Callum Turner’s Luke – to spend the rest of eternity with in the afterlife.
  Eternity also stars Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early as afterlife co-ordinators and it has been
  
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• Every song on the ‘Oh. What. Fun.’ soundtrack  

  08-12-2025 13:18 via nme.com
  Oh. What. Fun. is Amazon Prime Video’s biggest Christmas movie offering for 2025, but what songs are in it? Find out below.
  The film was released onto the streamer on Wednesday (December 3) and comes from director Michael Showalter, known for the 2017 romcom The Big Sick and co-creating the Wet Hot American Summer franchise.
  It stars Michelle Pheiffer as Claire, the matriarch of the Clauster family as she goes through the stress of pre
  
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• Every song on the ‘Jay Kelly’ soundtrack 

  08-12-2025 13:00 via nme.com
  The new George Clooney drama Jay Kelly has arrived on Netflix, but what songs are in the movie? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘Jay Kelly’ review: George Clooney’s meta midlife crisis comedyThe film sees Clooney playing a celebrated movie star who travels across Europe with his manager, played by Adam Sandler, and publicist, played by Laura Dern. They reflect on their lives and the choices they have made, the relationships 
  
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• Kristen Stewart says cinema is in “capitalist hell” right now because it’s “too hard to make movies that aren’t blockbusters”

  08-12-2025 12:01 via nme.com
  Kristen Stewart has said that cinema is in “capitalist hell” at the moment, arguing that it is “too hard to make movies right now that aren’t blockbuster-y”.
  The star, who is directing her first feature film The Chronology Of Water, lamented the state of the film industry in a new interview, saying that the current structures have created “unbelievable barriers” for artists.
  “We’re at a pivotal nexus because I think we’re ready for a fu
  
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• Matthew Lillard says Quentin Tarantino criticism “hurts”

  08-12-2025 10:59 via nme.com
  Matthew Lillard has addressed criticism from Quentin Tarantino, admitting the director’s words “hurt”.
  The Pulp Fiction director recently appeared on the Bret Easton Ellis podcast and made headlines for criticising actor Paul Dano. In the same breath, he also said he didn’t “care” for Lillard and fellow actor Owen Wilson.
  The Scream actor has now responded to Tarantino during an appearance at GalaxyCon in Ohio, telling the audience: “Eh, whatever. Who gi
  
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• The original ‘Star Wars’ is returning to cinemas in 2027 for the franchise’s 50th anniversary

  07-12-2025 12:01 via nme.com
  The original Star Wars will be returning to cinemas in 2027 for its 50th anniversary.READ MORE: ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ review: a sufficiently satisfying finale that gives fans exactly what they wantThe movie – the first Star Wars film to be released and the fourth chronologically – is set to be shown in cinemas on February 19, 2027, as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
  “Switch on your targeting computer and keep your
  
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• Sydney Sweeney says she “doesn’t support the views” associated with American Eagle ad controversy

  07-12-2025 09:53 via nme.com
  Sydney Sweeney has again addressed her American Eagle jeans advertisement, telling People that she was surprised by the reaction.READ MORE: Sydney Sweeney doesn’t get why you’re obsessed with her: “I’m just being me”The July campaign, called ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’, became embroiled in controversy after some social media users alleged that the pun on “jeans” and “genes” being part of an advertising campaign with a bl
  
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• Dakota Johnson says film financiers are “really shady sometimes” as she details “love-hate relationship” with producing

  06-12-2025 12:34 via nme.com
  Dakota Johnson has said film financiers are “really shady sometimes” while detailing her “love-hate relationship” with producing.READ MORE: ‘Materialists’ review: prepare to fall head over heels for this smart, sexy rom-comJohnson made the admission during an ‘In Conversation’ session at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival on Friday (December 5), in which she discussed running her own production company, Tea Time Pictures.
  The Materialists s
  
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